Leeds Council

The old family resource centre, on Lambrigg Crescent in Leeds (Photo by Google)

Old office could be converted into seven-bedroom council home

Rothwell's old urban district offices on Marsh Street (Photo by Google)

Old civic building and court chambers to go up for auction for £340,000

Raynville Grange and Raynville Court in Armley, pictured in 2012, are two of six tower blocks which will be demolished (Photo by Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World)

Demolition of six high-rise housing blocks to go ahead

Councillor Gruen said the Leeds West Academy, where she is a governor, had done “everything possible” to get pupils back to school. Picture: Google

Ex inspector calls on schools to stop ‘constant’ focus on academic success

The five-bed semi-detached property on Chatsworth Crescent in Pudsey will be turned into privately-run accommodation for youngsters in the care system (Photo by Google)

Plans for new children's home approved

The Making A Stand installation in Leeds City Square, which was has formed a major piece of Leeds 2023' Year of Culture program.

Council confirms loan of £1.8m of public money to Year of Culture organisation

Shadwell Primary School in Leeds.

Council confirms nursery building shut after controversial concrete discovery

Leeds Civic Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds, where the council meets.

Council pledges city 'will not be allowed' to go bankrupt like Birmingham

Horsforth's high street in Leeds.

More businesses outside city centre than pre-pandemic

Works on the key junction were expected to be completed in time to reopen on August 24. Picture: James Hardisty

Gyratory works progressing well as council sets new re-opening target

Thousands across England could be forced to start the school year either online or in temporary facilities. Pictures: Adobe Stock/National World

Council issues update on school closures in city over building collapse fears

Coun James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, addressing residents about proposed battery farms at St Mary The Less Church in Allerton Bywater, Leeds, this week.

Council leader hits out at plans for huge battery farms in city

Thirty child asylum-seekers in Leeds were wrongly categorised as adults by the Home Office, according to a council report (Photo by Chris - stock.adobe.com)

Child asylum-seekers wrongly classed as adults by the Home Office

A CGI image of the plans that have been approved by Leeds City Council for 78 affordable flats to be built on St Cecilia Street, near Northern Ballet. Photo: Leeds City Council

New city centre flats plan given green light despite concerns

The organisers of Leeds Festival 2023 have said that security will be hiked at this year's event, while disposable barbecues and single-use vapes will be banned for the first time. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Leeds Festival security hiked as disposable BBQs and single-use vapes banned

The pilot scheme will allow Leeds drivers to work for two taxi and private hire companies.

Council to trial taxi drivers working for two private hire companies at once

The council confirmed in April it was testing as a “precautionary measure”. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Council ‘robustly’ testing for radon gas, amid calls for reassurances

Briggate in Leeds city centre.

Complaints over food delivery cyclists causing 'safety hazard' in city centre

The scene at the house fire on Mexborough Place, Chapeltown, Leeds, on June 7.

Council's roadblock led to delayed firefighter response in 'tragic' incident

When his potential buyer returned for a last visit, they decided to withdraw their offer citing the bins as a specific reason.

Man claims new bins installed by council make area 'look like a ghetto'

The leader of Leeds City Council's Conservative group, Councillor Alan Lamb, who has raised concerns about the decision.

Council removes planning application objections from public view

The left turn only signage at Morrisons, Guiseley, which councillors say is frequently ignored by drivers (Photo by Google)

Plans unveiled to cut town's speed limit and crack down on dangerous parking

The man has been sued by the council.

Man sued for £10,000 by council after 'lying' about falling on manhole cover

The new leader of Leeds’ Conservative group, Councillor Alan Lamb, said he's concerned the changes will 'reduce transparency'

Council accused of 'reducing transparency' after change to planning applications

Abdul Hannan is Leeds' first ever councillor of Bengali heritage

Meet the city's first ever councillor of Bengali heritage

Co-owner Mahan Afghan of Cafe Espresso in Alwoodley had to recently dismantle their canopy over the outdoor seating area on orders from the council. Photo: Tony Johnson

Cafe forced to dismantle outdoor seating area

One of the bus lanes, on Park Row, in Leeds city centre.

Council to install 25 new bus lane cameras in city centre

Protesters from Acorn Leeds interrupted the Leeds City Council meeting

Protesters storm council meeting over issue of empty homes

Retiring Conservative group leader Andrew Carter at the Leeds Arena, which opened 2013 (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

'The bug bites you’: Council's Tory leader speaks out on retirement

Here’s when the school holidays fall in Leeds this year

Leeds school term dates for this year - including May half term

Bernadette Shackleton said she was disgusted to find out that some trees at the cemetery would be removed by a notice.

Mum's heartbreak as council cut down memorial trees near daughter's grave

Admission fees have risen at Abbey House Museum, Temple Newsam House and Thwaite Watermill museums in Leeds

Council hikes admission fees for city's museums

Here are the 10 highest earners at Leeds City Council, earning more than £100,000 in the 2021/22 financial year according to the Town Hall Rich List. Where only salary bands were provided, the Taxpayers' Alliance uses the midpoint figure.

The highest paid council employees listed - earning more than £100k a year

Adam Jalil won a pilgrimage package to Mecca at a charity event in Leeds (Main image: AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Teen 'over the moon' after winning pilgrimage package to Mecca

The polling station at Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel in Leeds City Square, pictured in 2021.

Police preparing for 'potential unrest' at polling stations over voter ID checks

Since 2019, 86 private hire and hackney carriage drivers have had their right to trade revoked (Photo: Gerard Binks)

The most common reasons city's taxi drivers lose their licenses

Diane Lowe was driving over Harewood Bridge when she hit a pretty severe pothole which damaged her car. Picture: Simon Hulme

Pensioner in council row over claims pothole caused car damage

Here’s when schools break up for Easter in Leeds

When do schools break up for Easter in Leeds?

The East Leeds Orbital Route was opened in August 2022. Picture: Leeds City Council

Dual carriageway branded 'race track' as councillor calls for speeding crackdown

The resubmission follows further technical work being undertaken to address points raised by planning officers.

Lidl resubmits multi-million pound plans for new Leeds store

A Headingley resident said he was told by workers that someone had accidently "destroyed" the pedestrian crossing points.

Claims roadworks causing 'uproar' between council and contractors

This year’s fortnightly brown bin collections will start in Leeds from Monday March 13

Council confirms date brown bin collections will resume